Barcelona might have lost to Villarreal over the weekend, and lost Xavi Hernandez in the process, but they are not giving up on the season. It may well be that the Blaugrana fear they could miss out on Champions League football if things continue to spiral, but either way, they are working to bring in a defender.
Following the injury to Alejandro Balde, which will keep him out until the end of the season, Barcelona are pursuing a left-back to replace him claims Gerard Romero. They are working on two options currently, with one hailing from the Premier League, and another from La Liga that they could bring in on loan.
ℹ️ Informa @JijantesFC
🔎 El Barça va a intentar traer cedido a un jugador antes del cierre de mercado
💰El fairplay permitiría inscribirlo en la plantilla en el sitio de Alejandro Balde a causa de su baja
⚽️ Suena con fuerza un opción de la Premier y otra de LaLiga
— Jijantes FC (@JijantesFC) January 29, 2024
Despite their salary limit issues, Barcelona would be able to register their salary in place of the injured Balde for the rest of the season as an emergency transfer. Marcos Alonso is also out until March, leaving Joao Cancelo as the only option to fill the left-back position in the senior squad until that point.
🚨 JUST IN: Barça are going to try to bring a player on loan before the market shuts. FFP would allow them to do so because of Balde's injury. An option from the Premier League and another from La Liga are sounding strongly. @gerardromero
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) January 29, 2024
It should be taken into account that the loan will cost Barcelona next season. Whatever money they spend on the loan now will come out of their salary limit for the coming season, as is the case with Vitor Roque joining in January, replacing Gavi in the squad.
Barcelona should try and bring someone who can give results not someone like xavi again 😭 we fans from Ghana is crying
For Balde replacement is in Fulham the guy is very good 💯